Vito Galati

He was born in Palermo, Italy, on June 1, 1924, and was a son the late Pietro and Nina (Barrale) Galati.

Vito was the loving husband of the late Giuseppa (Galati) Galati, who passed away on Sept. 16, 2011.

He had worked as an oven operator for Cassina in Palermo, Italy, for 20 years. After moving to the United States in 1969, he worked for DVH Local 79 as a laborer in New York City for 20 years. He was a member of the Laborers' International Union 79 of North America.

He also was a member of the Sons of Italy.

We have been blessed with the presence of Vito in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his son, Peter Galati and his wife, Lilian, of Effort; and a brother, Joe Galati and his wife, Maria, of Toms River, N.J. Vito is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Christopher, Carmelo, Jon Anthony, Vito, George, Christian and Vito Galati; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his wife, Giuseppa, he was preceded in death by a son, Carmelo Galati and a sister, Vincenza Morale.

Family and friends are welcome to offer their condolences from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Route 209, Gilbert. An additional viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert.

Vito will be buried next to his loving wife at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brodheadsville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in loving memory of Vito Galati to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Donald N. Gower Funeral Home

1426 Route 209, Gilbert

gowerfuneralhome.com

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